I initially thought this was just another VS clone, but when I started playing, I kept dying repeatedly, until later that I realized the game is more like an action RPG. You need to master jumping and rolling to dodge attacks, and you have to build mutations that synergize with each other. Once I got the hang of it, the game became incredibly fun. Pros: The gameplay is in-depth. There's a great variety in different runs. There are many bosses—I've encountered about 7 so far. Tactics are crucial, which I personally love. It runs well on the SteamDeck. Cons: The game is kind of too difficult for new players. I think the developers could consider adding a training map to help players learn the system. I almost refunded the game before I discovered the tricks. Some of the animations look a bit weird.
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About This Game
X-Mutation: Master the Mutation Combat
Developed by just two dedicated creators, X-Mutation is a hardcore top-down rogue-lite 3D action game that challenges the limits of your tactical and strategic skills. As a subject of a relentless biological experiment, transform your body into formidable weapons to survive against the monstrous hordes from the Otherworld.
Dynamic Combat and Strategic Mastery
Arm yourself with a selection of over 100 mutations, configuring up to four weapons and five passive abilities to tailor a combat style that thrives on smart decisions and strategic planning. Every choice impacts your survival, urging you to optimize your approach against increasingly difficult odds. Progress in battles earns you talent points, which strategically enhance abilities on a dynamically generated talent map, boosting stats and unlocking permanent buffs for your character.Innovative Combat Mechanics and Tactical Gameplay
X-Mutation blends complex dungeon crawler systems into a top-down action format, featuring over 30 distinct attributes along with a myriad of Buffs & DoTs that interact in multifaceted ways. Manage five types of damage—Physical, Fire, Frost, Lightning, and Water—each with unique properties, to create tactical combinations that can decisively turn the tide of battle.Key Features
- Dual Firing Modes: Opt between manual precision for strategic strikes or auto-fire for optimal coverage.
- Elemental Reactions: Utilize tactical advantages like slowing enemies with Water damage, or setting off chain reactions with Lightning against "Wet" foes.
- Dynamic Level Progression: Choose from three randomly generated upgrades with each level-up to enhance your mutations and their combat effectiveness.
- Unpredictable 3D Arenas: Every run introduces a new array of terrains, monsters, and bosses, crafted to ensure no two experiences are alike. Master the art of movement with jumping and rolling to navigate these challenging landscapes.
- Rich Enemy Variety: Confront over 50 unique monsters and 12 daunting bosses that test your strategic acumen.

- Comprehensive Customization: Adjust every battle element through 30 different settings to perfectly match your strategic preferences.
- Achievement-Based Unlocks: Advance your capabilities by completing challenges that reward innovative play.
Experience optimized gameplay with a controller or keyboard and mouse, designed to deliver smooth performance on platforms like SteamDeck for a seamless and responsive gaming experience.
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User Reviews
Holy s... didn't have so much fun for a looong time. You really have to try this and check by yourself. For this price that's just amazing
Really fun so far! I hope the devs add more variations in enemies as well as environment/biome types. I am having a blast playing! I love roguelike action games, and this title provides a unique experience with really cool abilities and movement ( jump, roll ). Can't wait to see what the dev team does with this! ** Please add additional playable characters! Thank youuuu
The amount of freedom with builds and overall creativity makes this game a gem amongst a sea of clones. It’s still early in development, but the developers are quick and responsive and put updates out fast. What’s here so far is very fun, with a good variety of enemies and bosses. It’s hard but doable with a well put together build.
I like it.
I like to play games with rougelike mechanics. I haven't played too many top down shooters but this one definitely was fun and can get pretty intense sometimes. The various options for abilities always kept the game fresh and made me think on the fly which upgrades would be best to improve and continue the battle. Definitely worth checking out if you like games with roguelike mechanics, top down shooters or both. Looking forward to see what changes and improvements come in future from the developers
A great addition to the rogue like genre! If you are a fan of vampire survivors type games then I would definitely recommend trying out this game. For the price you are paying for it is well worth it in my opinion. Overall I have played this game for about 1.5 hours and while it does have it's early access quirks like the bugs and some improvements to game play might be needed. I can see the potential to this game once it is fully released. I usually don't play these types of games often but after playing this it has gotten my interest in what this game can do for the rogue like/vampire survivor genre! Excited to see how this game will evolve.
System Requirements
Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows 7 64 Bit
- Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 3.00Ghz
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: GTX 650 Ti 1GB|HD 7850 1GB|Intel UHD Graphics 620
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 2 GB available space
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 64 Bit
- Processor: Intel i5-6600 | Ryzen 5 2600X
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: GTX 970 | R9 Fury X 4GB VRAM
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 2 GB available space
FAQ
How much does X-Mutation cost?
X-Mutation costs $11.99.
What are the system requirements for X-Mutation?
Minimum: Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: Windows 7 64 Bit Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 3.00Ghz Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: GTX 650 Ti 1GB|HD 7850 1GB|Intel UHD Graphics 620 DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 2 GB available space Recommended: Recommended: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 64 Bit Processor: Intel i5-6600 | Ryzen 5 2600X Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: GTX 970 | R9 Fury X 4GB VRAM DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 2 GB available space
What platforms is X-Mutation available on?
X-Mutation is available on Windows PC.
Is X-Mutation worth buying?
X-Mutation has 77% positive reviews from 35 players.
When was X-Mutation released?
X-Mutation was released on Apr 19, 2024.
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